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Kanazawa Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kanazawa Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Kanazawa Castle, the most recent black bear report came from Tsubata Kariyasu on April 28, 2026, when school staff passed along a sighting near Kariyasu Elementary School. Two days earlier in Tsubata Kurikara, a guard spotted one bear near Kurikara Fudoji, and it ran toward the mountains after being seen.
The busiest ground around here has been Tsubata Town and the Kanazawa fringe, with repeated reports from Yuwaku, Higashinagaemachi, Tawaramachi, and Utao cho in Kanazawa City. Activity has been heaviest in November 2025 with 65 incidents and October 2025 with 61, then it stayed active through December 2025 with 11 and January 2026 with 2; across this area, there have been 1,697 black bear sightings overall.
Kanazawa Castle Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kanazawa Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kanazawa Castle?
Kanazawa Castle has recorded 1,697 bear incidents in total, with 4 reported in the last 30 days and 0 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Kanazawa Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Kanazawa Castle was on April 30, 2026 in Tsubata Yamakita, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kanazawa Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Kanazawa Castle have been concentrated in Nanto 小山 (12), Kanazawa Kakumamachi (5), Nanto 竹内 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kanazawa Castle?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kanazawa Castle?
Kanazawa Castle is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.